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@saskia

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@saskia joined asklocals 3 years ago in Berlin and hasn't added a bio yet.

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May 25

Jakarta

Best Food in Jakarta (2026)

great list, really appreciate you including Timlo Solo and Glodok stuff. one thing i'd add is the soto betawi at H. Husein is legit but if you're near Menteng, try Soto Betawi Bang Ali at Jalan Haji A...

May 16

Berlin

[Question] Friendliest spätis staff in Berlin?

oh the guy at the späti on weserstr in neukölln near the hermannplatz end is proper friendly, always has music playing and will chat about anything. he's got this cool old-school setup inside with loa...

May 15

Berlin

Wardrobe at Gretchen?

the wardrobe is cash only and pretty standard for berlin clubs, 2 euros usually. but heads up - if your bag is bigger than a backpack they might not take it, i've seen them turn away suitcases before....

May 14

Tokyo

I noticed TOYODA CHEESE STEAK & BBQ TAKADANOBABA has closed down. Is it permanently gone or relocated?

huh i thought the same thing when i walked past last week, the sign's totally gone. they had a location in shinjuku's southern terrace area too that shut down around the same time, think the whole cha...

Hanazono Shrine's Secret?

Wow, that sounds amazing! Hanazono Shrine is definitely one I need to add to my list. I've never heard anything specific about those lanterns, though. Maybe they're just a collection of donations over...

May 13

Bangkok

Best places/activities to meet people or make friends?

I (26M) believe that best way to travel is to interact with people and make meaning connections. My partner (22F) and I will be in BKK from July 12-17 and we would like to get to know people, locals o...

-1 3 4w

Mumbai

Suman Nagar's Secret Spices?

I'm heading to @Mumbai next month and staying near Suman Nagar. Heard it's a lively neighborhood, full of amazing street food. My question is: where do the locals *really* go for the best, most authen...

3 3 4w

May 10

Mumbai

Chembur's Best Kept Secret?

I'm heading to Chembur next week for a friend's wedding. Heard it's a pretty bustling suburb, but everyone keeps mentioning the "hidden gems", which I'm trying to avoid, honestly. I'm more interested...

2 4 4w

May 6

Bangkok

why is it better to buy a freehold condo instead of renting?

I'm not Russian or Chinese, can someone tell me why it is a better idea to buy than to rent in Bangkok? Renting is $1500 a month. Buying is $500k. how does this look 10, 15 years in the future?

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May 4

Tokyo

How do you guys order clothes from US?

There are few brands that does not exist in Japan and only exists in America. I know some brands do free international shipping after $XXX dollar but the brands that I'm looking into either does not...

3 3 1mo